Why study with QMU ?
• We are a leading provider of master ’ s level health course in Scotland , with a real strength in post-registration course provision ..
• Our post-registration courses aim to prepare you to develop your knowledge and advance in your chosen career .
• Flexible study options – part-time , fulltime and single modules , with many course available online
• You can gain invaluable experience by applying your learning directly to your workplace .
• We offer a collaborative multi-professional online learning environment . Learning and assessment are underpinned by current research and the evolving landscape of health and wellbeing .
• With collaborations in many countries across the globe , staff in our School of Health Sciences have developed a reputation as a major contributor to practice development on an international basis . Students on our master ’ s courses also reap the benefits of learning with students from other cultures .
• Some of our courses are delivered in partnership , which benefits all parties involved not only strengthening the theory practice link but offering students insight into the real world of work .
• Our person-centred culture means that we have a real focus on the individual needs of each student .
Industry links
Some of our courses are delivered in conjunction with recognised bodies / organisations . These partnerships ensure the latest thinking , development and expertise is integrated into practice quickly to benefit the service user and strengthens the symbiotic relationship between education and practice .
Our approach to learning and teaching
A major part of , if not all , of your learning will be through online activity . You will use an extensive range of learning technologies and multimedia resources to support directed , independent learning . Contact between staff and students can involve recorded or live online lectures , seminars , case-based discussions and tutorials . Focusing on the processes of learning is fundamental to our learning and teaching approaches . You will be expected to draw on your previous knowledge and skills to inform your postgraduate study and will benefit from a variety of interesting ways to participate and share experiences and opinions with your peers . Students on the MSc Mammography will attend classes at the beginning of each module at the Scottish Academy of Breast Imaging ( SABI ) in Glasgow and then carry out further independent work . As part of the MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy , students will be required to see patients weekly and to attend Group Supervision for the duration of the course .
A variety of assessment methods are used including ; essays ; literature reviews , practical examinations ; portfolios ; presentations ; practice-based assessments ; case studies ; self , peer , group and tutor assessment of practical skills with feedback .
Research , enterprise and knowledge exchange
Our School of Health Sciences has a strong record of both research and enterprise and knowledge exchange in fields such as ; mental , health , physical activity , food science , ageing etc . You can read more about our research centres on our website at : www . qmu . ac . uk / research-and-knowledge-exchange / research-centres-institutes-and-knowledge-exchange-centres /
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